IRR BIA RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River

Fair Condition29 years old450 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Location4.8 Km SW Of Cherokee Nc
CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1236
CrossesOconaluftee River
Coordinates35.45871, -83.35766

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length206.4 ft (62.9 m)
Max Span67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area691.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1997

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic450 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000000S274

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